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Della Sowah to celebrate fathers in style with Cooking Competition on June 18
Member of Parliament for Kpando constituency in the Volta Region, Della Sowah as part of measures to celebrate the hard work of fathers, will organise a Cooking Competition for all fathers in her constituency.
The event slated for June 18, to commemorate International Father’s Day will take place at the forecourt of Akpini Radio starting from 11 am.
Interestingly, the winner will go home with GH₵ 1,000 in addition to a gas stove and other souvenirs.
Two other winners, first and second runners-up will also be given a reward of GH₵ 500 in addition to a table-top cooker and GH₵ 200 plus a rice cooker respectively.
Interested people can simply register at Akpini Radio in Kpando.
Speaking to Thespectatoronline.com, Della Sowah said, this is to make Father’s Day in Kpando municipality a memorable one.
According to her, “It is also for the constituents to come together to appreciate the skills, love, and dedication that fathers bring to the table.”
The MP added that the competition would also be a fantastic opportunity for fathers and father figures to showcase their cooking skills.
Della Sowah over the years has initiated numerous activities in the area of sports, education, trade, social care, entrepreneurship, and religion among many others to foster unity and improve livelihoods in the constituency.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Gomoa West: NPP, NDC supporters clash over commissioning of DRIP equipment
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday morning clashed over the commissioning of machinery for the District Road Infrastructure Project in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region.
According to Citi News sources, the conflict began when NDC supporters questioned the decision to display images of Bismark Basie Nkum, the NPP’s Gomoa West parliamentary candidate on the DRIP machinery.
This disagreement quickly escalated, almost leading to a physical altercation between the two groups.
Baisie Nkum, who doubles as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Gomoa West, further claimed that the Member of Parliament for the area, Richard Gyan Mensah, brandished a pistol and issued threats against the NPP’s local leadership.
A viral video circulating on social media captured the DCE accusing MP Richard Gyan Mensah of pulling out a gun and threatening NPP supporters during the heated incident.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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Why should you resist calls for forensic audit? – Alan quizzes EC
Founder of Moment for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has advised the Electoral Commission (EC) to address concerns identified by political parties ahead of the December elections.
According to him, the commission has the mandate to conduct free and fair elections and must ensure that all stakeholders trust the system. If concerns are raised about the process, he said the EC should work to clear any doubts in the minds of the people.
His comments were in response to whether the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) request for a forensic audit of the register.
Mr. Kyerematen stated that the NDC, being a major stakeholder, has pointed out certain discrepancies. Therefore, the EC has the responsibility to prove that it is committed to running a free and fair election.
Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk on September 16, he said “For the sake of ensuring the integrity of the elections, to respond to the specific cases that have been identified about irregularities in the voters’ register.
“It only goes to enhance the credibility of the commission. Yes. It [ forensic audit] has to be. I am not sure why there should be a resistance to that. Because, yes the Electoral Commission has indicated that they have responded to those comments.
“But we have to put all reasonable doubt. There is a need to have a credible voters register. So if there is an indication that there is still doubt associated with the electoral register, then let us allow an extensive comprehensive audit, which can be done without any difficulty,” he said.
The presidential aspirants said this would help improve perception about the credibility of the EC.
Mr Kyerematen said although the EC has an incredible track record in Africa, there is a need to ensure that their reputation remains intact.
Additionally, he said the election management body has the responsibility to prove that the electoral register is clean and has no basis for complaints.
“It is only through an audit that this could happen.” he said.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
